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Distinguished Alumni of the Year

Sculptures of wolves howling beneath vibrant autumn trees with orange leaves at Wolf Plaza. - Natural Resources Alumni, Supporters Honored for Impact and Service - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Sep 26, 2025

Natural Resources Alumni, Supporters Honored for Impact and Service

NC State recently recognized several College of Natural Resources alumni and supporters who’ve made meaningful impacts through their careers and support for the Wolfpack.
A metal sculpture of a wolf - College of Natural Resources News at NC State

Sep 15, 2025

Hudson Named 2025 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year

Kent Hudson '75 is a visionary engineer, entrepreneur and philanthropist whose career has spanned industrial innovation, enterprise software and cloud-based solutions.
A man dressed in a blue jacket and plaid shirt stands in an office - Hal Lawton Names 2024 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year - College of Natural Resources News at NC State University

Nov 4, 2024

Hal Lawton Named 2024 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year

Lawton, who graduated with dual degrees in pulp and paper science technology and chemical engineering in 1996, has served as president and chief executive officer of Tractor Supply Company since January 2020 and is a member of the company’s board of directors.
Dean Myron Floyd presents award to Braden Holloway - Braden Holloway Named 2023 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Nov 2, 2023

Braden Holloway Named 2023 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year

Holloway '01 has led the NC State swimming and diving program to numerous conference and national championships since joining as head coach in 2011.
Students in Talley

Nov 16, 2022

College of Natural Resources Distinguished Alumni

College of Natural Resources Distinguished Alumni Award recipients have excelled in their careers, made a difference in their communities and given back to their alma mater.

Close-up of K.O. Summerville. - K.O. Summerville Named 2022 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Nov 16, 2022

K.O. Summerville Named 2022 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year

Summerville's 34-year career with the North Carolina Forest Service was crucial to the establishment of new forests all over the state.
Sam Cook poses by tree

Oct 28, 2021

Sam Cook Named Distinguished Alumnus of the Year

Cook '84 is the executive director of forest assets for the NC State College of Natural Resources and the vice president of the Natural Resources Foundation.
Marcus Martin Holding a Football - Marucs Martin Named Distinguished Alumnus of the Year - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Dec 14, 2020

Marcus Martin Named Distinguished Alumnus of the Year

Martin was recently recognized during the annual “Evening of the Stars,” an event presented by the NC State Alumni.
terry award

Nov 12, 2019

Veteran Terry W. Shockley ‘75 named the College of Natural Resources 2019 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year

Mr. Shockley graduated from the College of Natural Resources in 1975 with a degree in Recreation and Park Administration.

Dec 13, 2018

Meet Zac Guy: 2018 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year

Zac Guy, a 2001 graduate in Pulp and Paper Science and Technology, leveraged his degree to become a national leader in wood-based green building materials.